I’ve been to Giverny several times and admired not only the gardens but also the aesthetic with which Monet lived, surrounded with art and lovely things; he most assuredly lived a beautiful life.
The painting, Lilies & Hydrangeas conveys an experience of being cuddled by a swell of flora illuminated by dappling morning light. As I look out at the falling snow, the winter seems less harsh, balanced with the vision of summer.